Chief Adebisi Akande, former Governor of Osun State and a leader in the All Progressives Congress, has urged a comprehensive shift from traditional educational practices in Nigeria.
Speaking at his residence in Ila-Orangun, Osun State, he emphasized the need for universities to produce graduates equipped with skills that contribute to the economy, warning that failure to do so risks falling behind in global competitiveness.
He said, “If you want global competition, you can’t wait. Universities should avoid producing graduates that cannot add value to the economy.
“Award of degrees without relevant skills required for national growth and economic development should be discouraged in the Nigerian educational curriculum. Going to school is not work, but the beginning of learning how to work.”
Akande’s remarks came during a visit from Ekiti State University officials, who he praised for their recent ranking as Nigeria’s best state university by Times Higher Education.
